| abstract |
A method and apparatus for occluding a body cavity lumen, more preferably the lower uterine and / or cervical lumen of a female patient, is provided, resulting in significant reduction or complete elimination of uterine bleeding, thereby Provides treatment options for diseases such as dysmenorrhea or dysmenorrhea In one aspect, the present invention contemplates an implantable device for treating excessive bleeding in a body cavity. The device comprises a biocompatible material that can be delivered into a body cavity. The device further comprises a configuration that at least partially occludes the lumen of the body cavity. In addition, such devices may further comprise a configuration that adheres to the surrounding body cavity and / or lumen tissue. The device may also comprise a configuration consisting of at least partially curable polymer components. |